Current registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM.
Experience in nursing practice for the designated client group.
Ability to develop and implement effective care plans.
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to unexpected situations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Experience in collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork.
Leadership skills demonstrated through initiative and independence.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to assigned patients independently and as part of a team.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care.
Participate in discharge planning and advocate for clients.
Educate clients and families on health promotion and wellness.
Document care provided and respond to incidents per policies.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers for comprehensive care.
Maintain and advance clinical competence through ongoing learning.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Engagement in interdisciplinary care teams.
Support for professional development and clinical competence.
Involvement in hospital committees and research projects.
Temporary position with potential for up to 12 months.
Full Job Description
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Acute Care Surgery team at Vancouver General Hospital! Apply now to join the team!
Using a best practices approach, provides nursing care to assigned patients/clients working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates client care. Participates in discharge planning, functions as a client advocate and teaches clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Documents care provided and responds to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care providers. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses and code of ethics. Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence. This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of a client and family centred care model.
This temporary, term-specific position has been established to support the POD (Patient Overflow Department) at VGH. The position is anticipated to continue for up to 12 months, with the duration dependent on operational requirements.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).
Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively including the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a publicly funded healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to residents in the Vancouver area. VCH is responsible for the delivery of hospital, community, and long-term care services, as well as public health and mental health services. The organization has a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, who work together to provide high-quality care to patients. VCH is committed to improving the health of the population it serves and works closely with community partners to address health issues and promote healthy living.
